Head & Face Protection

We offer a range of devices to provide protection to the head and face. This includes both soft and hard protection devices suitable for a range of different needs. Soft head protection is ideal for low level impact and hard protection is suited for those situations where the face or head is likely to come into contact with higher impact. We are able to provide custom made and stock devices depending on your requirements.

What are the indications for use of head or face protection?

There are many indications for using head or face protection. These include:

Increased risk of falls

Poor balance or coordination

Injury to the face

Self harming behaviour

Seizure disorders

Postoperative care

If you are unsure if you would be suitable for head or face protection please contact us to discuss.

What conditions are head and face protection often used for?

Head and face protection can be used for a variety of conditions including:

Epilepsy

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Disorders causing balance or coordination difficulties.

Hypermobility

This list of conditions is not exhaustive. If you are unsure if you would be suitable for head or face protection please contact us to discuss.

What are the benefits of head and face protection?

Using head and face protection provides many benefits, these include:

Increased protection against impact forces

Lightweight protection

Comfortable to wear

Increased confidence

Custom or stock sizing available

There are many benefits using head and face protection to find out more please contact us to discuss.

What is the process to be receive head or face protection?

The process to receive head or face protection would be:

Assessment

Measuring/ Casting or Scanning

Fitting

Review

To establish the appropriate device for your needs your orthotist will undertake an assessment of your head/face. This will include discussing your relevant medical history plus the type of protection you require. Whether you want protection when walking on icy roads or want to return to playing sport our orthotists will be able to advise appropriately. Once the appropriate device has been selected your orthotist will need to take a series of measurements and if required a cast or scan of your head/face. Once the relevant information has been gathered your device will be able to be manufactured. Orthotics UK able able to provide numerous designs and patterns depending on the type of device selected for you. Following manufacturing you will return to see your orthotist for a fitting session to ensure the device is comfortable to wear.

Face masks

Following injury to the face we are able to provide a custom made protective face mask to enable users to continue activities without fear of further injuries occurring. Due to the custom manufacturing process we are able to provide specific protection depending on your requirements.

What are the indications for use of a face mask?

There are many indications for using a protective face mask. These include:

Facial fractures

Facial lacerations

Other facial injuries

If you are unsure if you would be suitable for a face mask please contact us to discuss.

What are the benefits of face masks?

There are many benefits that come from using a face mask. These include:

Increased protection

Lightweight design

Increased confidence to return to activities and sport following injury

Comfortable fit due to the custom shaping

There are many benefits using a face mask to find out more please contact us to discuss.

What is the process to be receive a face mask?

The process to receive a face mask would be:

Assessment

Measuring / Scanning

Fitting

Review

To receive a suitable face mask your orthotist will undertake an assessment to establish which part of your face the mask is required to protect . Your orthotist will discuss whether you will need a full face or partial coverage face mask. To ensure your face mask fits comfortably your orthotist will take a series of measurements as well as a scan of your face. By scanning your face your orthotist is able to create a face mask that reflects the contours of your face accurately. Once manufactured your orthotist will check the fit of the face mask and make any adjustments if required.

Protective helmets

Protective helmets provides the wearer with protection from impact. They can be used for a wide variety of reasons and also come in a range of styles. This enables our orthotist to be able to select the most appropriate helmet for the patient.

What are the indications for use of a protective helmet?

There are many indications for using a protective helmet. These include:

Risk of falls due to poor balance or coordination

Seizure disorders

Skull abnormalities

Self harming behaviour

Postoperative care

If you are unsure if you would be suitable for a protective helmet please contact us to discuss.

What conditions are protective helmets often used for?

Protective helmets can be used for a variety of conditions including:

Epilepsy

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Disorders causing balance or coordination difficulties.

Craniostomy

Hypermobility

Drop fits

Seisures

This list of conditions is not exhaustive. If you are unsure if you would be suitable for a protective helmet please contact us to discuss.

What are the benefits of protective helmets?

There are many benefits that come from using a protective helmet. These include:

Increased protection against impact forces

Lightweight protection

Easy to don and doff

Suitable for all head shapes and sizes

There are many benefits using a protective helmet to find out more please contact us to discuss.

What types of protective helmets are available?

Types of protective helmet that may be used include:

A-Flex Protective Headgear

Skull type

Rigid

EVA

Ribcap

A-Flex Protective Headgear

The A-Flex is constructed from flexible plastic enabling the helmet to conform to the patient's head to provide the best fit possible. The helmets are available in a range of colours and sizes to suit all patients style and preferences. Your orthotist will also be able to make some small adjustments within the size ranges to ensure a comfortable fit.

What is the process to be receive a protective helmet?

The process to receive a protective helmet would be:

Assessment

Measuring / Scanning

Fitting

Review

Protective helmets are available in both custom and stock sizes. Your orthotist will therefore complete a full assessment, discussing your needs and wants from your protective helmet. This will then help your orthotist to select the most appropriate device for you. To ensure your helmet fits your orthotist will take a series of measurements and if your helmet is to be custom made your orthotist may also that a scan of your head.

Ribcap

Ribcap is a new cranial protection device which incorporates both safety and fashion. The Ribcap uses sewn in viscoelastic protectors to absorb impacts which may occur. Whilst the Ribcap is not a helmet is does provide protection against low level impacts. Ribs caps are available for children and adults.

VIDEO

What are the indications for use of a Ribcap?

There are many indications for using a Ribcap. These include:

The want to have increased protection in situations such as walking on slopes, ice rinks or on snow/ice covered

roads

or even playing golf

Risk of falls due to poor balance

Hypermobility

If you are unsure if you would be suitable for a Ribcap please contact us to discuss.

What are the benefits of Ribcap?

There are many benefits that come from using a Ribcap. These include:

Increased protection against low impacts to the head

Lightweight design

Washable

Foldable

100% breathable

Adjustable and removable chin straps

There are many benefits using a Ribcap to find out more please contact us to discuss.

What is the process to be receive a Ribcap?

The process to receive a Ribcap would be:

Assessment

Measuring

Fitting

Review

The Ribcap offers a specific level of protection to the head and skull therefore your orthotist will complete a thorough assessment as to whether the Ribcap is suitable for your needs. If deemed appropriate your orthotist will then discuss the range available to you and will take a series of measurements to establish the correct size. Your Ribcap will then be ordered and you will be required to return for a fitting appointment to ensure your Ribcap provides the required protection.